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Under the Sea and Over Their Heads

Our school’s homecoming was this past weekend. To promote it, as they do every year, our Student Government ordered t-shirts and passed them out to Admin and other staff. Personally, I’m on the “thanksbutnothanks” list. Meaning I missed out on this one: The Homecoming theme was “Under the Sea”, so the front of the shirt… Read More Under the Sea and Over Their Heads

October 16, 2017October 16, 2017 Christi26 Comments

When Teachers Quit: A Lesson in Two Daves

Readers who follow this blog know that in my other life, I work as an Admin Assistant to the Principal of a large suburban high school. Readers who don’t follow this blog… well, they know now.  Monday morning, my administrator greeted me with, “I hope your weekend was better than mine.” “What happened?” I asked.… Read More When Teachers Quit: A Lesson in Two Daves

August 23, 2017August 23, 2017 Christi31 Comments

I Was a High School History Teacher for 40 Minutes

I never wanted to be a teacher. I loved school, loved reading, loved learning. But standing in front of a classroom for nine months out of the year? No thank you. Nevertheless, for 40 minutes last week, I was in charge of a high school World History class. Here’s how it happened…

January 18, 2017January 21, 2017 Christi24 Comments

It Was One of Those Mondays

“They dropped Richard,” she said to me, before I could reach my desk. “Good morning,” I reply, never one to drop good manners. Especially if I can feel superior in the process. She is one of our teachers, as well as one of our parents. Strangely, I see her most often in her parent role. Teachers I like.… Read More It Was One of Those Mondays

October 5, 2016October 5, 2016 Christi23 Comments

Why I’ll Never Enter Another Contest

Have you ever read about lottery winners who won a huge jackpot, then messed up their lives? That’s not the kind of contest I’m referring to, but even winning on a smaller scale has its drawbacks. Trust me on this. Husband and I were at store recently and they had a drawing for a $25 gift… Read More Why I’ll Never Enter Another Contest

September 21, 2016February 1, 2017 Christi15 Comments

TeacherScape – A Game of Strategy and Broken Dreams

Create a World of Epic Learning! The Battle against ignorance is set to begin! Objective: Educate students and reach retirement without suffering burnout or loss of hope for the next generation Battlefield: Your Public High School Ready to begin? Select a game figure:

August 24, 2016April 12, 2017 Christi13 Comments

Lady, Can You Spare a Backpack?

Young man in stairwell

The backpack plopped on my desk. I look up and see a student, freshman by the looks of him, with shoulder length brown hair parted in the middle, ringlets of curls around his ears. “My backpack broke,” he tells me, holding it open to demonstrate. “It’s the zipper.” I nod, not quite grasping my role in… Read More Lady, Can You Spare a Backpack?

August 17, 2016August 15, 2016 Christi4 Comments

Week 2 Reflection — Looking for Kindness

This is my second week in Niki’s Kindness Challenge, which you can read about HERE. This week I was to be mindful of acts of kindness around me, which made for a fun week, let me tell you. First, let me give you the highlights, as I interpreted them: Monday: A co-worker left a package… Read More Week 2 Reflection — Looking for Kindness

May 21, 2016May 24, 2016 Christi23 Comments

A Safe Place for Misfits

Young man in stairwell

I can’t remember if I’ve ever told you where I work? It’s at a large public high school — I’m one of the secretaries. Near my desk, immediately to the side of it, is a little sitting area with a sofa, chair and coffee table. The woman who had this position before me policed the… Read More A Safe Place for Misfits

December 19, 2015August 15, 2016 Christi9 Comments

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